Maryland Easy Fried Clams Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pint shucked soft shell clams, drained, clam liquid may be reserved for another use
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups dry pancake mix
- Salt, to taste
- 4 cups corn oil*, for frying
How to cook Maryland Easy Fried Clams:
- Put pancake mix in a large bowl. Add clams, 3 or 4 at a time, and toss lightly until well coated with pancake mix. Put clams in a wire basket and shake off excess mix.
- Heat corn oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven. A piece of bread dropped into the oil will turn golden brown when the temperature is just right.
- Fry clams until golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet or Dutch oven with tongs or a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the Maryland Easy Fried Clams immediately with lemon wedges, hot tomato sauce, and tartar sauce.
Note:
The Maryland Easy Fried Clams recipe easy to prepare and so good!
Tip:
*Oil may be strained, refrigerated in a tightly covered container, and used again, but only for fried clams and other clam dishes.
This recipe for Maryland Easy Fried Clams serves/makes: 4
Main Ingredient: Clams
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: American